Interim Finance Manager (5-6 Week Assignment)
Location: East Kilbride
Reporting to: Finance Director
Contract Type: Interim
The Opportunity
A confidential organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support its finance function during a period of change and increased workload.
Working alongside the existing Finance Director, you will play a key role in delivering core financial outputs, strengthening controls, and supporting the transition to a new team structure. This is a collaborative, non-hierarchical role designed to add capacity and expertise rather than replace existing leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controls
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Support delivery of monthly management reporting and key financial outputs
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Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the function
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Assist with audit preparation and external auditor liaison
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Contribute to the month-end reporting cycle
Treasury & Working Capital
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Support cashflow forecasting and working capital management
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Assist with banking relationships and invoice finance arrangements
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Monitor cash position and highlight risks/opportunities
Systems & Process Improvement
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Review and enhance finance processes and systems
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Identify efficiencies and support implementation of improvements
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Document processes and embed new ways of working
Team & Business Support
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Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure continuity of outputs
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Provide cover and support as required
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Assist the wider finance team through organisational change
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
Key Deliverables (Examples)
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Weekly 13-week cashflow forecast
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Aged debt and reporting analysis
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Stock and working capital insights
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Monthly cost and headcount reporting
About You
Essential:
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Proven experience in a finance manager or senior finance role
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Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge
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Experience in cashflow forecasting and financial controls
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Hands-on, collaborative approach within a small team
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Advanced Excel and accounting systems skills
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Able to quickly adapt in an interim capacity with minimal onboarding
Desirable:
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Professional qualification or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
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Previous interim/contract experience
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Exposure to invoice finance and stock environments
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Experience supporting organisational or finance function change
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